“Misogyny!” Kwon Eunbi’s Sexy “WATERBOMB” Performance Outfit Sparks Heavily Divided Reactions

Kwon Eunbi‘s “sexy” WATERBOMB performance and outfit have sparked mixed reactions following clips going viral.

Kwon Eunbi | @official_kwon.eunbi/Instagram

Eunbi once again went viral for her performance and visuals at WATERBOMB.

“WATERBOMB Goddess” Kwon Eunbi’s Unexpected Sexy AF Performance Triggers Explosive Reactions

Yet, a viral clip amassing over 144,000 likes has sparked a heated debate among netizens.

250706#권은비 #KWONEUNBI pic.twitter.com/WkSGhAfK1J

— 🌓 (@ainohiraishin1) July 6, 2025

As the clips gained more attention, some netizens thought Eunbi was objectifying herself. Although some were negative, many seemed concerned and hoped it was the idol’s own choice, and the worry was due to female idols being heavily sexualised.

she only gets attention when she’s objectifying herself lol. that’s sad https://t.co/Zhbv9GBDqe

— kento (@Mfymuu7) July 6, 2025

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What matters is context and the context is an incel society and a dangerous industry that over sexualize women to get public interest. Yes, I would not say this if that was a male idol bc it’s a MALE idol. This is definitely not empowering,I just hope it’s her own choice. https://t.co/S7X1zoYMUN

— سناء||Discovering LADS (@Nanouboutchoo) July 6, 2025

Some netizens saw a difference between international and Korean takes. Many saw Korean fans believe Eunbi “exposing” herself set back women’s rights, but international fans wanted to “protect” the star from male fans.

Western women commenting on this: “She’s for the girls! Protect her from men!”
Korean women commenting on this: “You have set back women’s rights in our country by a decade” https://t.co/Pd7FlTnlit

— 🍰 (@gapjildefender) July 6, 2025

The reaction from some feminist is a tad bit scary to the point you’re literally sounding like incel men..

Calling her “livestock” to saying that it’s her only selling point (her music is amazing btw loser).

Yeah, you sound like disgusting fucking men. https://t.co/OSvwrMOLRN

— Xeno 🍉 🇲🇽 (@DefendRex) July 6, 2025

Some netizens hit back at the narrative surrounding Eunbi, explaining that there were never any issues with male idols taking off their shirts, which happens a lot at the event. Yet, due to the comments being about a female idol and Eunbi’s body shape, many thought it was more evident to make assumptions.

when male idols come out shirtless and thirst trap on stage its iconic and sexy, but when female idols do it it’s misogynistic and offensive… make it make sense https://t.co/I31gObnU48 pic.twitter.com/fEWScDXasQ

— kay ¹⁹ (@kaywonin) July 7, 2025

see the interesting thing is that none of you would be shaming her for this if she didn’t happen to have a larger chest. idols dance like this daily but because a 29 year old woman isn’t binding her chest to her body, she’s suddenly anti-women??? double standard https://t.co/tF20TBKeNQ

— cb ✨ (@_kep1tzy) July 6, 2025

“She’s sexualising herself”
1) Its a water festival where idols commonly wear bikinis, shorts and tank tops.
2) She is a 29 year old woman who is confident in her body.
3)If she had a smaller chest no one would care
MOST IMPORTANTLY: I think she’s hot as fuck https://t.co/Hg6t5QGQoz

— 🪼⋆.ೃ࿔*:･Asterum･:*.ೃ࿔⋆🪼 (@_Avo_Cado07) July 6, 2025

if she wants to be sexy, let her be!
there are dozens of men being shirtless and humping the air, and nobody complains, male idols show abs all the time, men will be disgusting no matter what, a women’s single actions aren’t setting feminism back by decades, yall just hate women! https://t.co/ajG3PtB6UH

— Lulu 🦋合 (@muixsuzuya_) July 6, 2025

WATERBOMB always sparks debates when it comes to idols’ performances.